Let Girls Learn is a government-wide effort that will leverage the investments we have made and success we have achieved in global primary school, and expand them to help adolescent girls complete their education.
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地下鉄サリン事件Chikatetsu Sarin Jiken Tokyo Sarin Gas Attack 20th Anniversary
As today is the anniversary of the sarin gas attacks in Tokyo, here is the documentary about the attack on kasumigaseki underground station in Tokyo which killed 8 and seriously injured 50.
Michelle Obama highlights girls’ education on Japan visit
Michelle Obama highlights the importance of girls’ education alongside the Japanese first lady, Akie Abe. Duration: 01:04
St. Patrick Day Parade ~~ From Japan
Japan has a surprisingly large number of St. Patrick’s Day events with parades in several cities. The largest by far is the Tokyo St. Patrick’s Day Parade in “Omotesando” with 15,000 participants and 50,000 spectators. The event features marching bands, cheerleaders and plenty of enthusiastic supporters. The organizers recommend a few local pubs for after […]
Japan hot springs accident: Toxic gas poisoning kills three at popular tourist destination
Three maintenance workers died Wednesday while tending to the source of a popular hot spring, according to a local fire official.
Michelle Obama meets Japan royals
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama meets Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Two nuclear reactors retired in Japan as it hosts UN disaster conference
Two Japanese power companies have announced they will scrap three ageing nuclear reactors. It marks the first moves to permanently shut down nuclear reactors since the Fukushima disaster four years ago.
Boy held for trying to kill goat says he was inspired by IS video
Police have arrested a third-year junior high school boy for attempting to kill a goat. The boy told police he was inspired to kill someone after watching videos of Islamic State extremists beheading hostages and that he wanted to practice on the goat first.
Michelle Obama arrives in Japan to showcase girls’ education aid
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon on a five-day visit to Japan and Cambodia to highlight cooperation on helping girls finish their educations.
Sakurajima: Volcano Lightning: How Does It Happen?
Lightning is one of mother nature’s most spectacular phenomena. But add lightning to a volcanic eruption and the event seems otherworldly! In this DNews video, Trace has all the details on the atmospheric conditions that bring these two forces together
Rare Footage Of Volcanic Lightning on Sakurajima
A VOLCANO explodes into life as it sprays burning hot ash high into the air – followed by a deafening shockwave. Shot by filmmaker Marc Szeglat, 47, this incredible footage shows the highly active Sakurajima volcano on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The German videographer was able to capture the rare phenomenon of volcanic lightning, […]
Tourist captures video of volcanic lightning as Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts
Marc Szeglat, 47, shot the footage at the highly active Sakurajima volcano on the Japanese island of Kyushu
Clocking off: Japan calls time on long-hours work culture
Japan government calls for a new law, not taking a leave from office is illegal. Japan says that everyone now will have to take at least of 5 paid leaves in a year, which if not taken will be considered as illegal.
Fukushima News 3/16/15:Another Radiation Surge; Ice Wall Delay; Japan Scraps 3 More Reactors
Published on 16 Mar 2015TEPCO delays making ice wallsNuclear & Energy Mar. 16, 2015 – Updated 18:48 UTC-4Tokyo Electric Power Company has postponed a project designed to keep groundwater out of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, where it is trying to reduce the buildup of contaminated water at the site.The company was planning to freeze […]
Japan: Army of scarecrows replaces the living Nagoro
The population of the small village of Nagoro in south-western Japan has been propped up by an army of scarecrows.
Japan “ready” for permanent member role at UNSC: Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan is “ready” to take on a more prominent role at the United Nations… that is, as permanent member at its Security Council.The Japanese leader made the remarks at an event in Tokyo… marking the 70th anniversary of the world body.Prime Minister Abe said Japan was built on “deep regret […]
Asian Power – Japan’s Okazaki and South Korea’s Koo Fire Mainz to Victory
Japan’s Shinji Okazaki and South Korea’s Ja-Cheol Koo were the match-winners for Mainz in their 2-0 victory in Augsburg. Their great goals ensured that the three points went to the visitors.
Is Abenomics Working!? – Japan Case Study
It’s one of the most dangerous assumptions in recent years. That politicians and central bankers know what they are doing as they fiddle with global economies. Case in point – Japan.Prime Minister Abe arrived with a bang and said he was the man to lift Japan out of its twenty year long economic coma. He […]
Japan: What is Abenomics?
Deflation has dogged Japan for two decades. Shinzo Abe is finally trying to grasp the nettle and do something about it. David Pilling, the FT’s Asia editor, discusses with John Authers whether Mr Abe’s gamble will be worth the risk.
Japan bids farewell to Olympic stadium
Japanese sports fans bid an emotional farewell to Tokyo’s National Stadium with a lavish ceremony to close the venue before demolition begins in July.
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